New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-07

ing Is understood to consist in watching the un-
happiness which the exercise inspires in the
victim.
II the duel is fought "mentally. it would be
well DO give due notice Of the time and place. so
that the railroads CON arrange for special trains
for excursion parties
1t is stated good authority that on the last
trial Of the flagship Richmond the highest speed
obtainable was six knots an hour. What re-
mains to be said Of our glorious navy after this?
| When Lord Randolph Churchill denounced the
frauds that had been perpetrated In Tire Army
and Navy Departments Of Great Britain, and told
Of swords that bent double over Arabs heads
and bayonets that turned into hooks at thrust.
| and cartridges that would not explode, he was
charged with digging up dead issues. Yet here is
the Ordnance Department dealing out to British
soldiers a fresh supply Of those very sword-bayo-
nets made Of old iron the scraps and refuse Of
German foundries. And it is an open secret that
the reason why the peace sentiment is so strongly
developing among the Tories is the knowl-
edge that British soldiers and sailors are the most
poorly equipped In arms OF all the great Powers
of Europe. Lord Randolph Churchills resgna-
ton was perhaps impolitic; but the issues he
raised were most particularly vital
Tho Hospital Fund has passed the $4,000
mark This is n good record and the managers
deserve congratulations. Next year the figures
should be still larger.
Governor Hill should appoint successor to the
present Republican Railroad Commissioner, Mr.
William T.. Rogers, OF Putnam County. within
short time We doubt il he could give better
sat fsfncton to all the interests concerned than
by the re-appointmcnt of Mr. Rogers. Mr.. Rogers
loo hao, a. and -ati, hoc his
duby by the people, and at the same time has not
found ii necessary to be in constant quarrels with
the railroads. lie is wthal man of the highest
character beyond the reach of temptations liable
10 bcset men sometime in such an office.
Mayor Whitney has actually had the audacity
10 critcise some OF the appointees Of his commits
sioners. and has even gone 80 far as to say OF
the Deputy Health Commissioner that he Is "a
man who docs not to be fitted for the po.
sition.' Mr.. Whitney must have forgotten that
he WAS put into the Mayors chair to obey orders
and not TO make remarks.
The wholesale burning OF mosquito netting In
Paterson or Saturday was ominous We suspect
that the fire Of incendiary origin kindled by
the gallinppcrs themselves preparatory to the
coming summers campaign. Having destroyed
the means Of defence against them. they will
wuSe bloody and relentless warfare all along the
coast. Unless the mills can be rebuilt in time
10 provide new supply, it will be well for Con
grcss TO Appropriate forthwith the of
81 ,O0O.O 900 for the importation Of mosauito-net-
ting from England
When O'Ncl was informed that he was to re-
main another week in the Tombs "a CLEAN OF
hope was visible on his face. The ex-Aldermap
should not feel too much buoyed up. lie might
as well realize that his chances Of escaping term
in Sing Sing are exceedingly remote. And the
sooner he puts an end to his lawyers efforts for
delay the sooner will his punishment be over
THE TRIBUNE evidently realizes It's inability either to
meet evade The Stars challenge todiscus the gnon
the death Of John Roach il has not attempted to answer
OF questions tried to rcute the statement that
assertions made its editorial page In lss7The star
On the contrary, we gave you fair chance OF
discussing the essential facts al issue, and agreed
to rest the whole case on single count of the
indictment against Secretary Whitney, citing the
evidence to be found single page Of "The
Congressional Record You ANONYMOUSLY backed
out of the controversy. but have been sn9rling
like whipped cur ever since.
Chicago newspapers report that the Chicago
Press Club has in its possession the first $5 green
back ever issued and regards it as "a valuable
relc." When newspaper clubs come to be so
bloated with bonds and other certificates of riches
that they can afford to regard five dollar bills not
as money but relics. they can be looked upon as
prosperous beyond tho dreams of avarice. The
Chicago Press Club is to be congratulated.
The ShelbwiNe lInd.) Democrat opens its columns
to bard who lifts up his voice and gives utterance
60 what he calls "The Battle Cry for 1888" The
battle cry consists of five verses and q chorus all
euogistio of David b. Hill, and it gets in its work
i'll this style:
The laboring nen will vote for Hill,
The farmer and his hand ,
Will all be found aworktnR hard
For n good, true honest man.
1t Is doubtful if this campaign document will Sc
cure Hill any delegates III Indiana. In the first
place it is premature. and IN the second place poet
who deliberately rhymes hand" with man" is
unworthy of the confidence of intelli-
gent voters.